Today, federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for emergency management met in Edmonton to discuss lessons learned from recent emergencies, emerging risks faced by communities, and their priorities for strengthening future efforts of emergency management personnel, organizations and systems across Canada. Ministers discussed 2026 hazards and the significant impact of wildfires, floods and cold weather on critical infrastructure in communities across Canada. These impacts reinforce the importance of coordinated preparedness, effective response, and long-term recovery.